O jogo de ida das quartas de final do Campeonato Brasileiro Feminino terminou em um empate por 1 a 1 entre São Paulo e Palmeiras, no estádio Bruno José Daniel.
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Ainda no primeiro tempo, a equipe alviverde saiu na frente e abriu o placar após Andressinha cobrar um escanteio, que foi aproveitado por Letícia. O gol também contou com uma falha da goleira Carlinha. Pouco tempo depois, o São Paulo tentou buscar o empate com Naná, mas o gol foi anulado devido a um impedimento.
No segundo tempo, o São Paulo cresceu no jogo e contou com a sorte da ‘lei do ex’ para igualar o placar em Santo André. Após uma falha da defesa palmeirense, Maressa tentou um chute de fora da área nos minutos finais.
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Com o empate, as equipes chegam em situação igual para resolver no jogo de volta. No entanto, o Palmeiras terá uma certa vantagem, pois a partida será realizada no Allianz Parque. O jogo está marcado para o próximo domingo (25), às 10h (horário de Brasília). Durante a semana, ambos os times terão desafios pelo Campeonato Paulista. O Palmeiras enfrentará o Pinda na quarta-feira (21) e o São Paulo jogará contra o SKA Brasil na quinta-feira (22).
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O Palmeiras teve uma atuação ruim no empate em 0 a 0 com o Santos, no último sábado, na Vila Belmiro, pelo Brasileirão. Pela grande fase que vive o time, já é difícil presenciar um desempenho abaixo do habitual, mas incomum mesmo é a falta de gols. Foi apenas a quarta vez em 30 jogos no ano que o Verdão saiu de campo em branco. No entanto, quando olhamos as estatísticas da partida, fica possível encontrar uma explicação: foi o segundo pior confronto do Alviverde em termos de finalização na temporada.
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Em 2023, além desse 0 a 0 com o Santos, o Palmeiras teve três oportunidades em que não conseguiu tirar o zero do placar. Todas elas aconteceram na primeira fase do Campeonato Paulista: 0 a 0 com o São Bento (1ª rodada), 0 a 0 com o São Paulo (3ª rodada) e 0 a 0 com o Guarani (12ª rodada). Esse último 0 a 0, contra o Bugre, ocorreu no início de março, ou seja, há quase três meses. Eram 16 partidas consecutivas marcando gols. Somente com esses números já dá para ter noção de que o ataque palmeirense funciona bem.
Por conta de ser um fato incomum para o Verdão nesta temporada, o LANCE! comparou as estatísticas do time no clássico do último sábado com as outras 29 partidas deste ano de acordo com os dados do Footstats. No levantamento, foi possível perceber que o desempenho ofensivo diante do Santos foi um dos piores do Alviverde em 2023. Foram apenas nove finalizações palmeirenses, sendo três no alvo e seis erradas.
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Antes disso, o time de Abel Ferreira havia ficado abaixo de dez finalizações apenas uma vez nesta temporada. Foi diante do Bragantino, na fase de grupos do Paulistão, quando o Palmeiras venceu por 2 a 0, no Allianz Parque e chutou apenas oito vezes (cinco certas e três erradas). Naquele dia, que também não foi um grande jogo da equipe, a falta de volume de finalizações foi compensada pela eficiência. Algo que não aconteceu contra o Santos.
Quando pegamos apenas as finalizações certas (3), o clássico do último sábado também foi o segundo pior jogo do Palmeiras no ano. O desempenho é igual ao 0 a 0 com o Guarani, pelo Paulistão, e pior somente do que a vitória por 1 a 0, sobre o Água Santa, fora de casa, pela primeira fase do estadual. Naquele dia, em um jogo complicado, o Verdão acertou o gol apenas duas vezes, em uma delas marcou o gol. Novamente a eficiência acabou compensando a falta de volume.
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No jogo contra o Grêmio, que é considerado a melhor atuação do Palmeiras em 2023, o time finalizou 25 vezes (11 certas e 14 erradas). Tal volume ofensivo proporcionou quatro bolas na rede, mas que poderiam ter sido mais tamanha a quantidade de chances criadas. Essa, porém, não foi a partida com o maior número de chutes no ano. O topo da lista está, por enquanto, com a vitória por 2 a 0 sobre a Inter de Limeira, na primeira fase do Paulistão. Foram 28 finalizações, sendo 16 no alvo e 12 erradas. Detalhe é que nesse duelo o Alviverde perdeu dois pênaltis.
Na saída de campo, o próprio zagueiro Luan já havia comentado que não foi um dia inspirado do ataque palmeirense. Agora, com pouco tempo até o próximo compromisso, que será nesta quarta-feira, às 19h, diante do Cerro Porteño-PAR, fora de casa, pela Libertadores, o técnico Abel Ferreira vai precisar ajustar alguns pontos para evitar que esse desempenho “fora da curva” não se repita tão cedo.
Jogos com menos finalizações do Palmeiras em 2023
1) Palmeiras 2 x 0 Bragantino – Paulistão – 8 finalizações 2) Santos 0 x 0 Palmeiras – Brasileiro – 9 finalizações 3) Água Santa 0 x 1 Palmeiras – Paulistão (primeira fase) – 10 finalizações 4) Bolívar-BOL 3 x 1 Palmeiras – Libertadores – 10 finalizações 5) Palmeiras 1 x 0 São Bernardo – Paulistão – 10 finalizações
Jogos com menos finalizações certas do Palmeiras em 2023
1) Água Santa 0 x 1 Palmeiras – Paulistão – 2 finalizações certas 2) Santos 0 x 0 Palmeiras – Brasileiro – 3 finalizações certas 3) Guarani 0 x 0 Palmeiras – Paulistão – 3 finalizações certas 4) Palmeiras 0 x 0 São Paulo – Paulistão – 4 finalizações certas 5) Palmeiras 2 x 0 Bragantino – Paulistão – 5 finalizações certas
No Result Persistent rain in Pallekele meant the final ODI between Sri Lanka and New Zealand was washed out, with Sri Lanka, who had won the first two games, taking the series 2-0. This is Sri Lanka’s fifth ODI series win this year.It was an anti-climactic end to a game that had begun with much promise, courtesy a fresh pitch that was expected to suit the batters as opposed to the more sluggish surfaces served up in the first two games.New Zealand, having won the toss, decided to take first lease of it and proceeded to get off to their best start of the series. The first ten overs saw them ticking along at a touch under six an over, despite not taking many risks. That was primarily down to the fact that nearly 40% of those runs had come off the wayward Dilshan Madushanka, whose two overs went for 23 runs.Related
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That was the last of Madushanka with the ball, but some sloppy efforts in the outfield meant it was a day to forget for the left-arm seamer who had just 12 months prior been one of the most sought-after seamers in world cricket following a stellar World Cup in India. That, though, seemed to be a lifetime ago as he struggled to maintain consistent lines and lengths. The first five boundaries of the New Zealand innings came of his bowling.At the other end though, Sri Lanka kept things relatively tight – first through seamer Mohamed Shiraz and then their bevy of spinners. The solitary wicket of the innings had in fact come courtesy Shiraz, playing just his second ODI and his first of the series, though it had also owed much to skipper Charith Asalanka who leapt high to his left at mid-off to hold on to a mistimed drive from Tim Robinson. Shiraz’s five overs went for 23 runs as both Robinson and Will Young were troubled by his late swing – 20 dot balls out of 30 legal deliveries spoke of his control.New Zealand, though, managed a scoring rate nearing six even after the powerplay, comfortably knocking the ball around despite Sri Lanka cutting off the boundary opportunities. Young and Henry Nicholls were largely untroubled, with the pair unbeaten on 56 and 46 respectively, and their partnership at a threatening 88 off 106, before rain brought play to a permanent end after just 21 overs.The abandonment of the game is a missed opportunity for both sides as they sought to test their bench strength. For the visitors, there was a debut for seamer Zakary Foulkes, who had impressed in the T20I leg, while fellow seamer Adam Milne also got his first game on the tour. They had come in for Nathan Smith and Jacob Duffy.Sri Lanka, meanwhile, made no less than five changes, with Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kamindu Mendis, Dunith Wellalage and Asitha Fernando all making way. In came batters Nishan Madushka and Nuwanidu Fernando, seamers Madushanka and Shiraz, while there was also a debut for seam-bowling allrounder Chamindu Wickramasinghe – he bowled just two overs and gave away 14 runs.
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Cameron Ponsonby03-Nov-2024″I’ve seen a few things on Twitter asking if I exist,” jokes John Turner. Five England squads and 15 months after his first call-up, he finally earned his debut in Antigua this week.A first appearance came on Thursday and a first wicket arrived on Saturday, when Brandon King’s flashing drive was brilliantly caught by Jordan Cox at backward point.”It’s nice to have been involved in the last few months, but now to get that opportunity to actually play is really exciting,” explains Turner. “To get your first wicket is really cool and is probably a moment I’ll never forget.”One of the founding members of England’s ‘pace project’, Turner was plucked from obscurity last year when he went from professional debut for Hampshire to an England call-up in 70 days. The ECB have since doubled-down on their punt by handing Turner another 12-month development contract.”I think the whole ‘pace project’, as they call it, is really exciting,” Turner said. “There’s quite a lot of us that’s in and around. I think just being in and around the squads is really exciting to try and put my name in the hat for a spot on the Test team, or the T20 team. I think I’m still very raw, I’m very young and still have a lot to learn.”Turner’s two outings so far have been a qualified success. On debut, he beat King and Evin Lewis regularly without reward, while in his second appearance he dismissed both within his first seven balls. In both instances, you looked at the scoreboard and were surprised to see he’d conceded his runs at 5.2 an over and then 7 an over. But a couple of pulled sixes on each occasion will do that.Handed his cap by Jofra Archer, the Bajan-born quick announced to the world that Turner was the best player of PIG, the football-based headers and volleys warm-up game England play, in the squad. This was a lie. Turner is bottom of the pile.Which, if anything, is a relief. A better hockey player than cricketer growing up, Turner completed his degree in economics and finance at Exeter University over the summer which he had been studying for full-time. A year ago, if you walked through the team hotel of this same tour, chances are you’d have seen Turner with his head buried in his books and a laptop with a coffee on the go.Turner removed Evin Lewis for his second wicket•Getty Images”I’m obviously not planning on using it right now,” Turner commented. “But I think I’ll probably end up doing a masters at some stage in the next few years, just to add to my CV and keep ticking over.”During this year’s Hundred, Turner finished a match for Trent Rockets in Birmingham on a Monday night, drove back to Exeter where he arrived at 2:30am, sat his exam at 9:30am, and then drove back to Nottingham the next day for the Rockets next match. He passed.One of the first picks of this England generation to be selected on attributes as opposed to a proven body of work, Turner appreciates the benefits and also the slightly awkward nature of leapfrogging those who have been putting in the hard yards for years.”It’s obviously really exciting that someone sees something in you,” he says. “Probably before you see it yourself.”Cricket is a stats game, but you need those attributes to prove yourself or be successful at the top level. And whether I’ve got that, or whether some other guys, younger guys, have got that, no one really knows until you’re put in this environment and either succeed or you fail.”You see guys doing really well in county cricket, and not necessarily getting opportunities in the national setup. And you feel for them, it’s tough grinding away and almost you’re not tall enough or not big enough, and you’re being labelled as that’s why you’re not going to succeed. But on the flip side, I’m fortunate enough to be benefiting from this and, hopefully, just make the most of it and take whatever opportunity I’m given.”Turner’s pace, he admits, has been down this tour and is something he’s looking to address.”It’s one of my biggest attributes but I feel like I’ve been down on that in the last few games. I reckon I’ve been low 80s when I prefer to be high 80s. I know in The Hundred I was high 80s with one or two in the 90s.”So I know I can get there. It’s just, what am I not doing and I need to figure that out and put that into practice and hopefully get up there.”But then again, it’s something to improve on and then just trying to hit the deck hard and make life uncomfortable for the batter. Use whatever the surface has to offer – so whether that’s going to nip around, or stay low, pop up – just trying to take advantage of that. [I want to] be really attacking and try and be that point of difference.”
Aston Villa have now joined the race to sign a free agent striker who has held talks with Manchester United, according to a recent report.
Aston Villa chasing first-team arrivals
It’s been a very low-key transfer window for the Villans so far, but with the Premier League season set to get underway in less than three weeks, the Midlands side are now stepping up their plans as they look to improve on last season’s standings.
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According to The Athletic’s David Orstein, Villa have now placed a bid to sign Jaydee Canvot from Toulouse. The bid from the Premier League side has been rejected, but the Villans are continuing their pursuit of the centre-back, who is viewed as a top prospect. It is believed that Toulouse values Canvot in the region of £17 million, and they will be hoping the next offer is closer to that value.
Toulouse defender Jaydee Canvot.
Meanwhile, it was reported last week that Villa are in a race with Midlands rivals Wolverhampton Wanderers to sign striker Mika Biereth. The AS Monaco forward, who is highly rated by former Arsenal striker Ian Wright, scored 13 goals in 16 Ligue 1 games in the second half of last season, and that form has now put him on the radar of clubs around Europe.
Despite being under contract until 2030, Monaco are said to be opening to letting Biereth leave, but only if they receive a fee of around £40 million
Aston Villa join Calvert-Lewin race
According to The Sun, Aston Villa have now asked about Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s demands, as Unai Emery looks to bolster his attacking options.
Calvert-Lewin left Everton at the end of last season after nine years at Goodison Park, and while he continues to search for a new team, he has already spoken to interested parties. AC Milan and Newcastle United are two teams who are interested in signing the striker, but it is Manchester United who have held talks with Calvert-Lewin to gather information on his demands.
It’s been reported that the Englishman is looking to earn £100,000 a week at his new club, and while it is unclear if this would fit into Villa’s plans, they do need to bolster the attacking ranks after allowing Marcus Rashford to leave the club following his loan spell.
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Calvert-Lewin is a player Villa are very familiar with, as the 28-year-old, who has been labelled a “top striker” by Jürgen Klopp in the past, has played against Villa 10 times in all competitions, during which he has scored twice at Villa Park, one coming last season in the Premier League and one in the EFL Cup during the 2023/24 campaign.
Celtic have moved quickly to bolster their playing squad during the summer transfer window and several moves have officially gone through on Tuesday.
Kieran Tierney agreed to return to Parkhead earlier this year, and his move has finally gone through upon the expiry of his contract at Arsenal, which came to an end on Monday.
The Scotland international, who left the Hoops to sign for the Gunners back in the summer of 2025, is not the only player officially arriving on Tuesday, though, as Ross Doohan has also joined on a free transfer from Aberdeen.
Celtic have also taken advantage of a contractual situation to snap up a deal for 19-year-old centre-forward Callum Osmand, whose deal with Premier League side Fulham expired on Monday.
The teenage striker has joined from the Cottagers’ U21 side, but has taken the first-team squad number of 19, and is set to compete for a place in the squad.
What Callum Osmand's role at Celtic will be
The young striker could arrive at Parkhead to fulfill the role that Johnny Kenny played for the Scottish Premiership champions in the second half of last season.
Brendan Rodgers decided to integrate the Irish forward into the first-team squad after his loan spell with Shamrock Rovers, and the 22-year-old forward scored one goal and provided one assist in eight Premiership outings, starting one game.
Celtic have already rejected an offer of £500k from Bolton for the Irishman, and it remains to be seen whether or not he will still be at Parkhead by the end of the summer transfer window.
An exit from Glasgow for Kenny in the coming weeks would open the door for Osmand to take up his role as the back-up centre-forward in the squad.
Callum Osmand’s Fulham academy form (U18 + U21)
Season
Appearances
Goals
Assists
24/25
22
11
4
23/24
29
21
6
22/23
21
11
2
21/22
1
0
0
Stats via Transfermarkt
As you can see in the table above, the Welsh striker enjoyed a prolific career at youth level for Fulham, scoring 54 goals for the U18 and U21 sides combined.
However, he is yet to make a senior appearance for any club to date, which means that it remains to be seen how he will adapt to first-team football. This is why a back-up role initially could make a lot of sense for the teenage talent.
Celtic manager BrendanRodgersbefore the match
Osmand, though, may not be the only centre-forward to come through the door this summer, as the Hoops may also look for a long-term replacement for Kyogo Furuhashi as an immediate starting-calibre option.
Celtic opted against signing an immediate replacement for the Japan international in the January window, but they should now swoop for a senior addition, and Bojan Miovski is a player who could make a lot of sense.
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The Daily Record recently reported that Celtic have shown more interest in signing the Macedonia international than Rangers in the past, and that they would be a more likely destination for the forward.
They have been linked with an interest in signing the former Aberdeen star, who is valued at £9m, from Girona, but it remains to be seen whether or not they will press ahead with a swoop for his services.
Aberdeen striker Bojan Miovski.
The Premiership champions should pursue a deal for the £9m-rated striker because he is a proven performer in Scotland who could hit the ground running as a starting-calibre option, competing with Adam Idah for a place in the starting XI.
This would leave Rodgers with Idah and Miovski as his two senior options, with Osmand as a back-up, and that would free up Daizen Maeda to play out wide.
Miovski’s form during his time at Aberdeen in the 2022/23 and 2023/24 campaigns suggests that he has the quality to come in as a better striker than Osmand, who is yet to make his senior bow.
The 26-year-old star’s return of four goals in 22 appearances in all competitions for Girona may not excite supporters, but a poor year in the Spanish top-flight does not paint the full picture.
Bojan Miovski for North Macedonia.
Miovski plundered 44 goals in 98 outings for Aberdeen in all competitions during his two seasons in Scotland, which included a haul of 32 goals in the Premiership.
The left-footed marksman, who was once dubbed a “complete number 9” by journalist Josh Bunting, is a proven goalscorer in the Premiership, which suggests that he could provide an instant threat in front of goal for the Hoops next season.
Bojan Miovski (Premiership)
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4
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Stats via Sofascore
As you can see in the table above, the Macedonia international was a consistent performer in front of goal for the Dons in the Scottish top-flight, firing in 16 goals in both of his seasons at Pittodrie.
Daizen Maeda, with 16 strikes, was the only Celtic player who scored more than ten league goals last season, which suggests that Miovski would be one of the biggest goal threats, if not the biggest, within the Hoops squad if he can get back to that form.
The Girona forward also has a record of four goals in nine games against Rangers in his career to date, which suggests that he could be a fearsome opponent in the big games for Rodgers next term.
Overall, Miovski is a proven Premiership performer in the prime years of his career, at the age of 26, which is why he would come through the door as a much better striker, in the here and now, than Osmand, who has not proven himself in any league at senior level to date.
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This is why Celtic should swoop to rescue the centre-forward from Giorna before the end of the summer transfer window, to provide Osmand with a fantastic attacker to learn from next term.
Wolverhampton Wanderers have agreed terms with a new “number 10” who could become Matheus Cunha’s replacement at Molineux.
Wolves aiming to replace Cunha after Man Utd transfer
The Old Gold are in need of a summer rebuild following a disappointing 24/25 Premier League season coupled with the fact they have already lost two of their star players in the transfer market.
The first to leave was Cunha, with Manchester United triggering the Brazilian’s £62.5m release clause in the opening days of the window.
Matheus Cunha
Then, just before the first transfer window was set to shut, Manchester City announced a deal for Rayan Ait-Nouri, with the left-back being named in Pep Guardiola’s squad for the Club World Cup.
As a result, Vitor Pereira should have some money to spend, and they have been linked with numerous players in June. In attack, Wolves are thought to be showing an interest in FC St Gallen striker Willem Geubbels, who is valued at just £8.5m.
Meanwhile, when it comes to full-back signings, Wolves are keen on Vladimir Coufal, who has left West Ham United after five seasons and is available on a free transfer.
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Pereira will be hoping the club can get some players through the door before the end of the month ahead of pre-season in July, and it looks as if Wolves have made a breakthrough in regards to an attacking addition.
Wolves agree terms with Celta Vigo’s Fer Lopez
According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Wolves have agreed terms with Celta Vigo attacker Fer Lopez. A long-term deal has been agreed between the Old Gold and Lopez, and Wolves now just need to shake hands on a fee with Celta Vigo.
Interestingly, Lopez, who shares the same Gestifute agency as Jose Sa and other Wolves players, was spotted away on holiday with Wolves striker Jorgen Strand-Larsen, with the pair knowing each other from their time with the La Liga side.
Should Lopez join Larsen in the Midlands, Wolves would be getting a versatile left footed attacker. Capable of playing on the wing or as an attacking midfielder, ESPN editor David Cartlidge even described Lopez as a “unicorn”.
After coming through the Celta Vigo academy, Lopez, still just 21 years of age, has only made 20 senior appearances for his current employers, scoring four goals. However, a move to England with Wolves looks like it could be on the cards following the breakthrough on personal terms.
There is no getting away from it: this season has been one big disappointment after another for Arsenal.
Mikel Arteta’s side crashed out of both domestic cups, couldn’t get past Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League, and are so far behind Liverpool in the Premier League that it would be hard to say they were even in a title race.
However, while this has not been a campaign to remember for the North Londoners, there have at least been a few positives, such as the form of Declan Rice.
The Englishman has been one of the team’s best players and currently has a tally of 18 goal involvements in 50 games, so fans should be excited about recent reports linking the club to someone who could be their next Rice.
Arsenal's hunt for a new midfielder
Before getting to the player in question, it’s worth reviewing some of the other midfielders linked with a move to Arsenal in recent weeks, like Martin Zubimendi and Hugo Larsson.
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The former’s proposed £51m move to the Emirates actually got the ‘here we go’ treatment from Fabrizio Romano on Saturday morning, and with Spain manager Luis de la Fuente previously describing him as one of the “best central midfielders in the world,” fans should be excited.
Interestingly, Larsson would also reportedly cost just as much this summer, but as he’s still just 20 years old, his move would likely be one for the future, and if Arteta and Co want to sign an up-and-coming central midfielder, they’d be better served acting on their supposed interest in Adam Wharton.
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Yes, according to a recent report from Caught Offside, Arsenal are one of several sides keen on the Crystal Palace star.
Alongside the Gunners, the report revealed that Liverpool, Manchester United, Chelsea, Manchester City, Aston Villa and Newcastle United are interested in the young Englishman.
A potential price tag is not mentioned in the story, but another report from earlier this month claimed that it would take a massive fee of around £80m to get the midfielder out of Selhurst Park this summer.
It would be an incredibly complicated and costly transfer to get over the line, but given Wharton’s ability and potential, it’s one worth fighting for, especially as he could be their next Rice.
Why Wharton could be Arsenal's new Rice
The first thing to say is that we aren’t claiming Wharton is on the same level as Rice at the moment, but there are enough similarities to suggest he could develop into someone just as brilliant.
One of the key similarities is their position and style of play, as, just like the Arsenal star, the young Palace ace started his career and primarily still plays in defensive midfield but is now incredibly influencing things at the sharp end of the pitch while maintaining his defensive output.
For example, FBref has placed him in the top 6% of midfielders in Europe’s top five leagues for ball recoveries, the top 7% for progressive passes, shot-creating actions and dribblers challenged, the top 10% for crosses into the penalty area, the top 11% for expected assisted goals, the top 12% for goal-creating actions and more, all per 90.
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Shot-Creating Actions
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Dribbles Challenged
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Top 7%
Crosses into Penalty Area
0.32
Top 10%
Inswinging Corner Kicks
1.22
Top 10%
Expected Assisted Goals
0.19
Top 11%
Goal-Creating Actions
0.45
Top 12%
Key Passes
1.67
Top 14%
Passes into Penalty Area
1.28
Top 14%
On top of that, just like the former West Ham United captain, the young “generational talent,” as dubbed by members of the media, would be moving to the club from a fellow London-based Premier League side in Palace.
Finally, just like the Gunners’ number 41, the up-and-coming Eagles star earned his first England cap at 20 years old and under the management of Gareth Southgate.
Ultimately, while Wharton still has a lot of developing to do, he already looks like a special player, and if Arsenal have a chance to sign him, they should take it, as they may just be getting another Rice in the making.
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A “no-nonsense” manager now has a “50-50” chance of becoming Rangers’ next permanent manager this summer, according to a fresh claim from Derek Ferguson.
Updates on Rangers manager search
The Gers continue to look at their managerial options heading into the summer, with Barry Ferguson in interim charge until the end of the season.
The former Rangers captain has done a solid job in charge at Ibrox, but he has now been knocked out of the Europa League and there is little else to play for in the coming weeks, with questions fairly posed over his experience at the highest level.
Meanwhile, legendary manager Jose Mourinho is thought to be keen on the idea of taking charge of the Gers, but only if he is backed by 49ers Enterprises in the transfer market. He hasn’t yet been approached, though.
For now, it looks like Steven Gerrard is the front-runner to come in, having guided Rangers to the Scottish Premiership title back in 2020/21, but it’s fair to say that no concrete decisions have been made by those high up at Ibrox yet.
Ferguson has "50-50" chance of being permanent boss
Speaking to Ibrox News, 57 year-old Derek Ferguson claimed that his younger brother has a “50-50” chance of being given the Rangers job on a permanent basis.
“The club have probably been waiting to see how this European campaign pans out really, but they have to be taking him into consideration. He’s come in and been no-nonsense, plus he’s spoken really well. He’s brought in two other guys, [Billy] Dodds and [Neill] McCann, who know the Scottish game inside out, so you can look at him and his staff and say together it ticks a lot of boxes.
“For Barry, it’s about managing the players, which I think he’s done. The fans have enjoyed seeing his passion and that gives the players energy. “They have to take him seriously, but at the end of the day, it’s probably 50-50.”
Opinion may be split over whether Ferguson should be given the Rangers job on a full-time basis or not, with some supporters perhaps allowing their hearts to rule their heads.
The 47-year-old deserves big credit for adding more of a togetherness at the club after replacing Philippe Clement, especially guiding the Gers past Mourinho’s Fenerbahce after a penalty shootout triumph in the last 16 of the Europa League, but he is still an unproven manager overall.
For that reason, Rangers would be wise to look at a boss who has won major trophies in his career, with Mourinho the obvious standout in that respect, winning two Champions Leagues and several league titles.
While Gerrard has had ups and downs in his managerial career, he is also a more polished option than Ferguson, and could feel that he has unfinished business at Ibrox.
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Ferguson is understandably a popular figure among the Gers fanbase, but the club need to make a sensible long-term appointment, bringing in someone who can narrow the gap on Celtic and lead the team forward for years to come.
For a second season in a row, the same contest at the same ground produced the same, pulsating finish
ESPNcricinfo staff03-May-2025It’s Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. Yash Dayal has the ball. MS Dhoni is on strike. Ravindra Jadeja is at the other end. A 200-plus chase at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium has come down to the final over. Sounds familiar? For a second season in a row, the same contest at the same ground produced the same, pulsating finish. And yet again, when all the nerves and dust settled, it was the left-arm quick Dayal who held his own.Here’s how Shashwat Kumar called it on ESPNcricinfo’s ball-by-ball commentary:Related
Dayal trumps CSK in last over again to take RCB to the top
19.1 Yash Dayal to Dhoni, 1 run low full toss on middle and leg. Dhoni cannot get under this and scuffs it down the ground to long on. Throws his head back in disappointment soon after19.2 Yash Dayal to Jadeja, 1 run full toss on middle and leg and Jadeja cannot put it away. Drags it towards deep mid wicket and this over has begun with two singles off two balls19.3 Yash Dayal to Dhoni, OUT massive lbw shout, and the finger goes up! No MS Dhoni magic at the Chinnaswamy tonight! Low full toss slanting into leg stump. Dhoni has a massive swipe at it but does not get any bat on it. Gets rapped on the pads and the finger goes up. Dhoni has reviewed this but it could be more in hope than anything else. The impact is in line and Ball Tracking has the ball crashing into leg stump. A monumental moment in this game, and Dayal has outwitted Dhoni two years in a row at the Chinnaswamy!19.4 Yash Dayal to Dube, (no ball) SIX runs that is a high full toss and Dube smashes it out of sight! Borderline waist-high full toss outside off and Dube cannot believe what has been dished out. After scratching his eyes, he thumps it over deep mid wicket. No ball not given, and Dube has reviewed this. This could be touch-and-go! Dube’s waist is measured at 1.11m, and Ball Tracking shows the ball to be passing him at 1.14m. That will be a No ball – oh dearie me!19.4 Yash Dayal to Dube, 1 run full toss just outside off. Dube swings at it with all his might and scuffs it down the ground to long off. Just a single, and the onus shifts back onto Jadeja19.5 Yash Dayal to Jadeja, 1 run zipped in very full on off. Jadeja looks to go downtown but can only find the inside edge and then the front pad. Rolls away harmlessly into the off side19.6 Yash Dayal to Dube, 1 run Dayal wins it for RCB again! Up against the five-time champions, Dayal shows that he is a champion to be reckoned with too. Under extreme pressure, and under extreme duress, RCB pull a win out of the fire, and they are going absolutely bonkers. It was proper carnage at the Chinnaswamy and after 40 overs of high-octane cricket, RCB stand atop the team that has caused them so much pain in the past! Full toss just outside off. Dube clears his front leg and swings for the hills. Cannot get under it and cannot find the gap either. Drilled straight to long on and that will be just a single. Spare a thought for CSK. They came so close, but in the end, fell short. A truly remarkable game of cricket, and one that those at the ground will reminisce and rejoice in years to come!